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K-Pop theme park at heart of US$4bn plan A huge new development in Korea is set to go ahead after stalling twice since 2007, with the expansive attraction boasting a combined K-pop and natural history theme park as its centrepiece. The Hwaseong International Theme Park in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, will be built by Shinsegae Property Consortium and will also feature a hotel, shopping centre and a golf course. Ground will be broken on the US$4bn project in 2021. The theme park is set to open in 2026, with the masterplan to be completed by 2031. K-pop and natural regional features

■■The K-Pop theme park will anchor the 1.21 sq mi site

such as the Shihwa Lake and a dinosaur fossil site will be central "We're aiming to build Asia’s best

through its construction and a

global tourist destination, a space

further 15,000 jobs will be created

that will contribute to the growth of

at the theme park, said the

Korea and the region," said Shinsegae

Shinsegae Property Consortium.

Property CEO Lim Yeong-rok.

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HERITAGE

Lim Yeong-rok

HOTELS

abu dhabi's presidential palace opens to public Visitors can see the palace for the first time ever

We're aiming to build Asia’s best global tourist destination, a space that will contribute to the growth of Korea and the region

60,000 people will be employed

to the destination’s theme.

THEME PARKS

portaventura to open carbon-neutral hotel

The addition will be the theme park's sixth hotel

peppa power: nick Varney on the power of ips

Merlin CEO touts possible Peppa Pig theme park

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Attractions people Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open earlier than expected, says Disney CEO Bob Iger

tar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

"In light of tremendous

will open at Disneyland

demand, we have made the

in California on 31

decision to open the land in

May 2019 and then at Walt

phases to allow guests to

Disney World in Florida on

sooner enjoy the one-of-a-

29 August 2019, according

kind experiences that make

to Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Iger announced the

so spectacular," said Iger,

official opening dates for

reading a Disney statement.

the theme park area at both

Disneyland will require

parks in Disney shareholder

visitors to make a free

meeting to the surprise

reservation to get into the

of some observers, many

land and on the ride. This

of whom had anticipated a later opening date.

reservation will require visitors ■■Iger made the announcement during a shareholder meeting

The opening at both parks

having a valid admission for dates between 31 May

"We have made the decision to open the land in phases to allow guests to sooner enjoy our one-of-a-kind experiences"

will only see one of the two major attractions in the area open, however, the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.

and 23 June – a period that may be extended. Information on how to make a reservation will be

at Walt Disney World, with no

to have a phased opening

available at a later date

Resistance ride will open later in

date announced as yet. Disney

stemmed from overwhelming

on Disneyland.com and

the year at both Disneyland and

has suggested that the decision

customer demand.

the Disney Parks Blog.

The Star Wars: Rise of the

Former Guggenheim director Thomas Krens has ambitious multi-museum plans for Massachusetts city

homas Krens, the former director of New York’s Guggenheim Museum,

"It’s what we saw by tweaking the institution, not sacrificing the aesthetics and expanding the concepts"

has detailed his ambitious plans for North Adams,

number of museum projects

In his talk, he noted

plans at a lecture he gave

Guggenheim exhibitions that

around a railway museum.

last month at the Clark

took place during his tenure

Art Institute in nearby

as director, namely 1998’s

several museums forming a

Williamstown, where he also

The Art of the Motorcycle and

cultural hub in the city, centred

said he feels museums need

a 2000 Armani clothing show.

around the Extreme Model

to be more like theme parks

Railroad and Contemporary

if they are to thrive in the

generators," he said. "It’s

Architecture Museum (EMRCA),

modern day, with experiential

what we saw by tweaking the

a 90,000sq ft (8,361sq

exhibitions and more of

institution, not sacrificing the

m) facility with 9.5 miles of

a focus on entertainment

aesthetics and expanding

model train track laid through

would necessary at

the concepts to address

a scale-model cityscape.

museums going forward.

a wider audience."

Krens’ plans include

■■Thomas Krens is planning a

Krens announced the

Massachusetts, which centre

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Abu Dhabi's Presidential Palace opens to public Visitors can see the historic palace for the first time ever

New ride regulations introduced after deaths Queensland's government introduces new safety rules

PortAventura to open carbon-neutral hotel The addition will be the theme park's sixth hotel

■■Lennard Otto has been CEO of IMG since December 2015

"IMG is in advanced talks with banks on our syndicate-loan restructuring to support the business"

IMG CEO Lennard Otto denies theme park sale rumours

MG Worlds of Adventure

"We are not planning to

CEO Lennard Otto has

sell IMG in any form, neither

said there are no plans

partial and wholly. IMG is in

to sell the record-breaking

advanced talks with banks on

indoor theme park, following

our syndicate-loan restructuring

rumours of a takeover

to support the business,"

published by the media.

said his statement.

According to Bloomberg,

A number of theme parks

IMG – which owns Worlds

have come to the UAE in

of Adventure – is "exploring

recent years as part of the

options for the business,

country's efforts to reduce

including a possible sale".

its dependence on oil and

IMG is currently working on a plan to restructure

improve its tourism standing. million visitors by 2020 was set

€289m, £247m) loan used

for the country, low oil prices

to part-finance the AED3.7bn

and lower visitor figures than

(US$1bn, €883m, £755m)

expected has hampered a

attraction. Otto said the talks

number of tourism projects,

were at an advanced stage.

delaying new openings.

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Works starts on Columbus Zoo expansion Ground has been broken on a new sea lion and seal habitat

Peppa Power: Nick Varney on the power of IPs Merlin CEO reveals possibile Peppa Pig theme park plan

Changing Tides

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Attractions people Abu Dhabi's Presidential Palace opens to public for first time in its history

"This new cultural landmark reflects our heritage and identity, opening its doors to our people"

he United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi is open to

the public for the first time in its history, with interactive

able to see and browse a

wing will display a collection

cultural exhibitions and a

huge collection of books

of artefacts and rare

full tour of its vast library.

and resources about the

manuscripts that highlight

UAE’s political, social

the Arab world’s contributions

and cultural history.

to various intellectual fields

The move was spurred by President Sheikh Khalifa in a bid to boost the wider

■■The palace will be open to the public on a daily basis

In the west wing, guests

including science, the arts, humanities and literature.

cultural understanding of

can learn about how the

the UAE, with a building

country formed and its

in the palace compound,

governance, and gain access

landmark reflects our

called Qasr Al Watan

to halls typically reserved

heritage and identity, opening

opening for visitor tours.

for official summits.

its doors to our people,

Open daily from 10am-8pm local time, visitors will be

Meanwhile, the House of Knowledge in the east

"This new cultural

residents and visitors," said Sheikh Mohammed.

First-of-its-kind leisure airport set to debut this spring in Singapore

ewel Changi Airport

main architectural innovation

– long-praised as

of the complex: a 200-metre-

representing a new

wide glass and steel roof

paradigm in passenger

constructed by BuroHappold.

experience design – is

According to the firm, the

scheduled to open its doors

dome will make Jewel Changi

this spring in Singapore.

one of the "world's largest

Planned by Safdie

gridshells, with approximately

Architects and delivered by

6,000 nodes connecting the

BuroHappold Engineering,

beams and glass panels".

the first-of-its-kind transit hub

Speaking on the soon-to-

will double as an attraction

be-completed project, Moshe

and boast several publicly

Safdie, principal and founder at

accessible and "communitycentric" leisure facilities

Safdie Architects, said: "Jewel ■■ The dome will become one of the world's largest gridshells

and hospitality outlets,

"Jewel dramatically asserts the idea of the airport as an uplifting and vibrant urban centre"

including boutique hotels and restaurants, a 40-metrehigh indoor waterfall, and a five-storey "paradise garden". Shaped like a bulbous

weaves together an experience of nature and the marketplace, dramatically asserting the idea of the airport as an uplifting and vibrant urban centre, engaging travellers, visitors,

to nature trails, a swimming

The waterfall, which will also

and residents, and echoing

torus, the 134,000 sq m

pool, a cinema, and an

function as a rain collection

Singapore's reputation as

destination will also play host

expansive retail emporium.

system, will descend from the

'The City in the Garden."

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paul thorman ■■Five carriages on the ride came oﬀ their tracks

"This was a serious incident that resulted in members of the public being badly injured while they were supposed to be enjoying themselves"

M&D Leisure fined over coaster derailment

&D Leisure – the

UK safety body the Health

owner of M&D’s theme

and Safety Executive (HSE)

park in Motherwell,

led an investigation into the

Scotland – has been fined

matter and found the coaster

over an incident that saw

was not maintained properly,

one of its roller coasters

nor was it in efficient working

derailed, injuring 11 people.

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The incident, which occurred in June 2016, caused nine children and two adults to be

carried out on its axels were inadequate and unsound. incident that resulted in

on the park's Tsunami ride.

members of the public being badly injured while they were

Pinfari-manufactured ride

supposed to be enjoying

came off their tracks, plunging

themselves," said HSE

roughly 20ft (6m) to the

inspector Martin McMahon.

ground and hitting the top

"Poor maintenance

of a child’s car ride, before

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coming to a rest upside down,

the catastrophic failure

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New ride regulations introduced after deaths The government of

Rides will now also have

Queensland, Australia,

to have detailed logbooks

has announced a number

that display records of

of new regulations for any

annual inspections and

visitor attractions operating

any maintenance issues.

rollercoasters or rides,

The regulations will come

following a tragedy at

into effect as of 1 May

Dreamworld in 2016 that

2019 and will be phased

took the lives of four people.

in over a two-year period.

All rides open at anything

"We think there’s no

from theme parks to carnivals

need to wait and we can

to county fairs in Queensland

get this started and make

will be subject to pull-apart

this industry safe," said

inspections every decade

industrial relations minister

under the new regulations,

for Queensland Grace Grace.

while ride operators will have

"We’re hoping that these

to undergo more stringent

new regulations will go a

training perform their duties.

long way to improving the

Workplace health and safety inspectors will carry out the checks, which could potentially

■■The incident at Dreamworld took place in October 2016

safety of these rides." The incident at Dreamworld took place in October 2016 on

see rides and attractions

the Thunder River Rapids ride.

closed for weeks at a time.

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We think there’s no need to wait and we can get this started and make this industry safe Grace Grace

PlANeTArIums

Work completed on orange coast college planetarium The new planetarium at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, is now finished and will open on 23 March. The US$23m (€20.3m, £17.3m) project broke ground in 2016 on the site of the

■■ The planetarium will put on a range of shows

previous planetarium at the college and is part of a larger seven-year US$965m (€854m, £727m) renovation to OCC’s

Foundation, as well as US$3m (€2.7m,

district campuses called Vision 2020.

£2.3m) in community donations.

Stretching across an area of

This campus is going to take off in the next three years Kevin Ballinger

"We’re so grateful to the community

11,000sq ft (1,022sq m), the

for supporting Measure M," said OCC

planetarium has 125 seats in total

interim president Kevin Ballinger. "I think

and will put on a range of shows

they’re really going to see this campus

Funding came from a college district finance initiative and the OCC

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PARKEX PROMOTION

Why a good parking experience adds to the attraction Parking. When it goes right it’s a seamless, virtually undetectable experience. When it goes wrong, it can ruin an entire day. In some cases, customers can be won or lost on the strength of the parking

he number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the case for managing parking gets ever stronger. In tourism – where 65 per cent of day trips are taken by car – ensuring that visitors can easily find and access parking can make a huge difference to their experience. Parking for tourists is different to the usual parking offering. Tourists will be unfamiliar with the destination and wanting to stay longer than the two-hour average. For a parking provider, there's the question of parking capacity, and supply and demand fluctuating through the year. How visitors get their information is

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varied, but in most cases the internet plays the biggest part. It’s where the detail can be provided but simply presented. On arrival at the destination, signage is really important and supplying good information here is vital. If the actual attraction is some way off, the visitor will require further information in order to get there. The cost of parking is always a very sensitive issue. Many attractions are able to offer free parking, but where parking isn’t provided charges may be incurred. Tourists are medium and long stay users so ideally, the fees will need to reflect this. In central areas, however, long stay parking can, and will, attract commuters who take up vital

spaces for tourists, which creates an issue. Medium to long stay parking is discouraged for commuters but encouraged for tourists. As this is the first cost the tourist encounters at their destination, it leaves a very big impression. Location of the parking facility should not be an after-thought. Regarding visual intrusion, the issue here is how tourist parking fits into the overall scheme of the site and the general local amenity. This is not simply a question of visual aesthetics such as adequate landscaping. It also includes issues of park and walk, park and ride and park and shuttle, taking full account of the amenity and safety of the area. ©Cybertrek 2019 Issue aM 1 2019Ltd©CYBERTREK 2019 126

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In essence, parking provision requires commitment and an understanding that it's an important issue, which has not always been the case; such as instances where the tourists are coming to see a temporary or seasonal event, for example. Frequently parking provision has simply been the nearest field. In these cases, consideration for the wider population whose environment may be disrupted should be given. Communicating the location of the parking is an integral part of seamless journeys and accessibility. Information can be included on sat navs as well as on road signs. The central aim must be to indicate to the tourist which car parks are meant for them and of course where the attraction is. Motorists will increasingly be seeking safer parking facilities, which is especially important at tourist sites where vehicles may be left unattended for relatively long periods of time, sometimes in remote locations. The police owned Safer Parking Scheme is a benchmark standard for parking provision. A specially trained police assessor will make an assessment against four criteria known to reduce vehicle-related crime and the fear of crime in parking facilities. These are lighting, surveillance, cleanliness and good management. If the parking facility passes it is given a Park Mark award. With 65 per Issue 126 ©Cybertrek Ltd 2019 ©CYBERTREK 2019 aM 1 2019

MOTORISTS WILL INCREASINGLY BE SEEKING SAFER PARKING FACILITIES, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT TOURIST SITES cent of motorists saying they would choose a Park Mark-awarded car park over one that has not been assessed, this scheme is definitely one to consider. Disabled parking provision is also much overlooked. The biggest barrier for disabled motorists is the abuse of disabled parking bays. However, with the right management, this can be overcome. The Disabled Parking Accreditation is one way of being able to demonstrate the quality of disabled parking on offer and that these spaces are managed specifically for disabled motorists. The benefits of these awards are an increase in trust between the motorist and the parking provider, leading to high ratings for the parking facility and repeat custom.

Getting the parking right is good for the parking provider and a clear asset for any destination. It can be a value factor which distinguishes one site from another. Making proper provision means obvious increases in extra revenue, attracting high spending visitors and getting maximum usage from car parks which may otherwise be underused. From 2–4 April, The British Parking Association is hosting Parkex, Europe’s largest dedicated parking exhibition at the NEC, in Birmingham, UK. Why not come along and discuss how awards and accreditations can benefit your business, experience new innovations in parking technology and immerse yourself in all things parking. The event is free of charge. Register your interest at www.parkex.co.uk ●

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PortAventura to open carbon-neutral hotel PortAventura has announced

the park will aim to extend

the opening of its first

this commitment to other

carbon-neutral hotel on

areas of the resort," said

1 June, with the popular

Fernando Aldecoa, general

Spanish destination affirming

director of PortAventura.

its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. Called Hotel Colorado

"PortAventura is continuing to consolidate its commitment to the

Creek, the new addition

environment with a

will be the theme park and

responsible and sustainable

resort's sixth hotel. Offering

management model, a

150 bedrooms, the hotel

cornerstone of the company’s

is inspired by the Far West

ESG (environmental, social

gold rush and will offer

and governance) policy."

4-star accommodation,

■■The addition will be the theme park and resort's sixth hotel

The development is the

with direct access to

latest in a number of eco-

PortAventura Park. The

friendly initiatives taken by

opening will bring the resort's

the operator, including a

total number of rooms up

pledge to be plastic free by

to more than 2,200.

2020 and to source all of its

"Colorado Creek will be

electricity from zero carbon

PortAventura’s first carbon-

renewable energy sources.

neutral hotel and in time,

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In time, the park will aim to extend this commitment to other areas of the resort Fernando Aldecoa

sCIeNCe CeNTres

science Museum group opens Manchester training academy The Science Museum Group has opened a new training and education facility as part of its Science Museum Group Academy arm at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. The new hub is the company’s first in the north of England, with

■■The academy is based in Manchester, England

the original being operative at the Science Museum in London, and will

Helping ﬁnd relevance in science is at the heart of our mission Susan Raikes

"Helping more people find meaning

provide training for teachers to help

and relevance in science is at the

them boost science engagement and

heart of the Science Museum Group’s

learning outside of the classroom.

mission to inspire futures," said

At the Academy, teachers will learn

Susan Raikes, director of learning

techniques and use resources designed

at the Science Museum Group.

to help them engage students in STEM.

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news museums

Renovation for Bay Area Discovery Museum The Bay Area Discovery

visitors annually, including

Museum (BADM) in Sausalito,

17,500 school children on

California, has announced that

field trips and more than

it is to undergo a renovation

100,000 visitors with free

or reduced admission.

firm Olson Kundig, led by architect Alan Maskin. The museum, which is

"Our architect Alan Maskin and his team – in collaboration with our in-house research

an art and STEM centre

division – have designed new

for children aged up to

exhibits that develop key

10-years-old, announced the

creative problem-solving skills,

US$18.5m (€16.4m, £14m)

spark children’s curiosity, and,

renovation under the moniker

ultimately, are really fun for

‘BOLD: Spark Curiosity, Inspire

families to enjoy together," said

Innovation’ – a directive that

Karyn Flynn, CEO of BADM.

will include five new research-

■■ Exhibit upgrades will take place over the next two years

Maskin added: "I was

based exhibits, a new

excited about the opportunity

dedicated classroom space

to renovate the Bay Area

for school field trips and

Discovery Museum and

improved on-site amenities.

align Olson Kundig’s

the improvements will help

theories and practices."

I was excited about the opportunity to renovate the Bay Area Discovery Museum

it to welcome 400,000

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Alan Maskin

BADM estimates that

design with their education

Zoos

Work starts on columbus Zoo’s sea lion and seal habitat Construction has begun on a new sea lion and seal habitat at Columbus Zoo in Ohio, US, which will include an underwater viewing tunnel allowing visitors to walk next to the creatures as they swim around them.

■■Adventure Cove will open to the public in Q2 2020

The new area, called Adventure Cove, is expected to open to the public in Q2

you can walk through and have a

2020 and will be open year-round.

360-degree experience," said Columbus

The US$40m (€35.3m, £30.3m)

Sea lions and seals are going to swim right over you Tom Stalf

project will cover 7 acres of land.

Zoo president and CEO Tom Stalf. "So you’re going to be standing there

"One of the things that’s going to

and sea lions and seals are going

be super special, and it’s never been

to swim right over you, right under

done anywhere, is that there’s going

you. It’s going to be awesome."

to be an acrylic glass tube where

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Giant waterpark proposed for Melbourne A new AU$100m

build the park was submitted

(US$70.87m, €62.6m,

in early March 2019.

£53.39m) indoor waterpark in

According The Herald Sun,

Melbourne, Australia, will be

the waterpark will take two

the largest such park in the

years to construct, once

southern hemisphere upon

approved. It will create more

completion, according to the

than 1,100 full-time jobs in

partners behind the project.

the region, with 600 at the

Zagame’s Wild Water Park

park itself. Among the rides

will be situated in the city's

planned for Zagame’s Wild

south-eastern suburb of

Water Park are a 180-degree

Dingley Village. Comprising

semi-circular stand-up surf

18,200sq m (59,700sq ft)

pool, a tunnel-like wave ski-

of indoor and 20,000sq m

slide with video controls, and

(65,616sq ft) of outdoor water

an indoor-outdoor lazy river.

attractions, the resort is a

"It will set a new bar for

venture between hospitality

waterparks in Australia and

group Zagame, property

the southern hemisphere,"

group Pellicano (which

said James Corbett of

owns the land), supplier

WhiteWater West. "There will

WhiteWater West, and local

be lots of firsts, but we don’t

architectural practice Peddle

want to give away too much.”

Thorp. An application to

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■■The waterpark will take two years to build

It will set a new bar for waterparks in Australia and the southern hemisphere James Corbett

VIsITor ATTrACTIoNs

MVrdV share details of greenroofed emporium in taiwan Dutch design firm MVRDV have revealed renderings of their plan to create an open-air marketplace and urban escape in Tainan, Taiwan. The new attraction, which recently broke ground, will be divided into two areas: a ground-floor trading

■■ Tainan Market is a new urban landscape in Taiwan

area – set to host vending stalls and kiosks – and a rooftop park. Landscaped to resemble terraced

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paddy fields, the green expanse will function as a recreational retreat.

sea, and mountains," said Winy Maas, principal at MVRDV. "Its terraced roof with its collection of growing products will allow visitors

"Tainan Market can become a

to take in the landscape while

building that symbolises the beauty

escaping from bustle below."

of Tainan's agriculture fields, farms,

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Peppa Power Peppa Pig theme park potentially in the works as Varney discusses Merlin IP merits

erlin chief Nick Varney has revealed potential plans for a theme park development dedicated entirely to Peppa Pig.

Speaking during a recent trading update

conference call, the Merlin CEO discussed the power of IP at the company's portfolio of theme parks and resorts. "Disney and Universal clearly have their own mega theme parks and their own IPs and we can all see what they are doing," said Varney. "But there are an awful lot of brands and IP owners who don't and Merlin, I think, is perfectly placed to become the partner of choice for those companies – and it already is, as evidenced by some of their relationships we're already exploiting. "Merlin has a track record with its own brands, like Madame Tussauds and Sea Life but it has, obviously, a very strong track record in the partner of our IPs that we have worked with, most notably

■■Merlin is looking at the possibility of creating a Peppa Pig theme park

Lego through the Legoland brand. "But there are also partnerships you've seen us exploit with BBC and CBeebies' land

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at Alton Towers and more recently, eOne’s Peppa Pig, which is manifesting itself both in lands and existing theme parks in the Merlin estate, a new Midway brand, Peppa Pig World of Play and, potentially in the future, a bespoke Peppa Pig theme park." ©Cybertrek Ltd 2019

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■■Nick Varney discussed the power of IP across the Merlin portfolio

The multi-format approach that Merlin has, again, makes us a very attractive partner for a lot of IP owners Varney went on to say that the group can offer IP owners any number of options, be it lands at existing parks or, indeed, dedicated parks. "Merlin's track record is a great recommendation – both in the fact that we are truly global, operating across four continents, and the fact that, unlike any other operator in our market, we are multi-format," he said. "We can offer people theme parks. We can offer them theme park-branded accommodation. We can offer them Midway. And in the future, Merlin magicmaking is doing a lot of work at looking at other formats that we might grow into, things for example like pop-ups, escape rooms, all things that we're actually looking at experimenting with. "So I think that the multiformat approach that Merlin has, again, makes us a very attractive

■■ Succesful Merlin partnerships include CBeebies Land at Alton Towers

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Insight ■■ The expansive laboratory and attraction will house populations of finless porpoises and sturgeon

Changing tides Ennead Architects to help conserve rare species with a futuristic lab centre and aquarium

nternational design practice Ennead

sturgeon, one of the oldest species

Architects have won a competition

of fish in the world. The site will also

to build a futuristic laboratory and

double as an attraction and host an

nature reserve on the Yangtze River

aquarium in order to stimulate local

near Shanghai, China.

interest in ecological conservation.

The new 427,000 sq ft (39,669 sq m)

Public-facing areas will

facility, which will resemble rippling

comprise walkways, exhibition

waves and feature indoor and outdoor

galleries, and an auditorium.

habitats, will primarily function as ■■ Thomas Wong, design partner at Ennead

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a breeding and research centre,

Important Work

housing endangered populations of

"The project makes the important work of

finless porpoises – the Yangtze's

the institution visible to visitors through

only extant aquatic mammal – and

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■■ Public-facing areas will comprise walkways, exhibition galleries, and an auditorium

experience, bringing them into direct

basin, establishing the critical balance

contact with its activities," said Ennead

between land and aquatic habitats".

in a statement from their website. "Visitors," they added, "will be able to immerse themselves in a completely natural setting away from the dense urban core of Shanghai." According to the architects, the centre's landscape design – which will be carried out by Andropogon Associates – will reconstruct "the shoreline system and the variety of eco-regions throughout the Yangtze River Issue 126

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The project makes the important work of the institution visible to visitors through an immersive aquarium and exhibit

Protecting Yangtze River Thomas Wong, design partner at Ennead, commented: "Through this design, the whole of society will be called upon to jointly protect the Yangtze River's ecological environment and provide a sustainable living space for all kinds of organisms, including human beings." Work on the project is expected to be completed in 2021. attractionsmanagement.com

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We're not just going to do astronomy shows. There will be things like fighter pilots and humpback whales on offer as well Judy Cara, project manager, Air Force Academy Planetarium

Shooting for the stars Colorado Air Force Academy’s planetarium reopens with Steve Spangler show

he US Air Force Academy in Colorado reopened the base's planetarium for the first time in 15 years, with a pre-opening show on earlier this month

from popular scientist Steve Spangler. Spangler, who famously first went viral

with a video showing how Mentos and Diet Coke create an eruption in the bottle, presented a family friendly show with sparks of electricity, exploding bubbles and giant rings of smoke for visitors. The planetarium fully opened on 4 March and will now have a daily run of shows combining projection technology and immersive surround sound to create a unique experience for visitors at the military training base. The shows will be a mixture of student shows and those for the ■■The planetarium was originally closed back in 2004 and reopened at the start of March this year

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■■The shows will be a mixture of student shows and those for the public, all of which are free of charge

The planetarium at the Air Force Academy is reopening having been closed for 15 years black holes, the Aurora, eclipses and moon phases, future human space exploration – in collaboration with NASA – and fighter pilots. There are 110 seats in total with additional space for disabled access in the planetarium, which was originally closed back in 2004. "The planetarium at the Air Force Academy is reopening having been closed for 15 years," said Judy Cara, project manager at the planetarium. "It was closed in 2004 because we used to teach celestial navigation to the cadets at the Academy and things have changed, technology has changed and there was no longer a need to teach them celestial navigation. "Now we’re reopening, We're not just going to do astronomy shows. There will be things like fighter pilots and humpback whales on offer as well." Issue 126

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■■There are 110 seats in total with additional space for disabled access in the planetarium

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oogle Arts and Culture has

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Disney shows off nextgeneration audio-animatronics

alt Disney Imagineering has revealed its A1000 advanced robotics,

developed for the operators upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s

●●●A1000 advanced robotics is the next evolution

Edge attraction at Walt robotic figures incorporates new

Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - like this

electric functionality, replacing

animated figure of Hondo

Walt Disney Imagineering provided

former hydraulic functions,

Ohnaka, as seen in the Star Wars

the following commentary:

producing extremely realistic,

animated television series - are

“A1000 advanced robotics is

lifelike movement. Future

a hybrid of A1000 technology

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the next evolution of the A100

figures in humanoid form can

enhanced with custom-built

show mechanical engineer

Audio-Animatronic figures that

all use this system to ensure

elements," said mechanical

Kathryn Yancey

were first introduced by Walt

the same degree of realism and

engineer Kathryn Yancey.

Disney Imagineering in the

advanced levels of movement.

Disney World in Florida. Along with the video footage,

mid-1980s. This standardised

“The advanced figures

system for building humanoid

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APPOINTMENTS

Sylvain Larose named new coo at Triotech

ylvain Larose has

responsible for supervising all

defining our future orientations

been named as

of the company's operations,

and business strategies.

Triotech's new chief

both at the head office in

operating officer (COO). In his new role Larose, who

"Renowned for his dynamic

Montreal and across the globe.

approach and his thoroughness,

Larose has held multiple

he will help the company reach

has worked at the company

roles with Triotech, including

its business goals and make

for the past 15 years, will be

chief financial officer (CFO)

sure that our products continue to stand out in amusement parks and tourist attractions around the world," Yale added. Larose said: "I am very proud

●●●Larose has worked at

to put the expertise I have

Triotech for 15 years

gained since 2004 to work and general manager. He has

on behalf of the company and

extensive experience within the

to tackle this new challenge.

industry, giving him a thorough

I had the good fortune of

understanding of strategic,

seeing Triotech grow on the

financial and operational issues.

world stage and am convinced

Ernest Yale, founder and

that we can go even further

president of Triotech, said:

in the next few years."

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MANAGEMENT NEWS

Diary dates 6-8 MARCH 2019 IAAPI Expo Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai, India The three day exhibition will provide a platform to share and learn new ideas.

■●VAC, held each year since 2004, attracts the thought leaders of the UK sector

Big players from the industry will share their learning, innovative ideas, schemes

4 OCTOBER 2019

Attractions in the UK. Run by the

and experience. As well as a large show

VAC 2019 QEII Conference Centre, London, UK

industry for the industry, VAC is firmly

The Annual National Conference of

participate in a stimulating programme –

Visitor Attractions (VAC) is the pre-

whatever your interest in the sector.

eminent event for all types of Visitor

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floor, there is also a seminar programme.

Tel: +91 902 903 1643 Contact: info@iaapi.org www.iaapi.org

established as the key place to meet and network with contemporaries and to

25-27 MAR 2019 Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure Exhibition (DEAL) Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

9-11 MAY 2019

in Baku, Azerbaijan between 30 June and 10 July. The annual meeting

industries. In 2019, the event will be

Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo (AAA) 2019 China Import & Export Fair Complex (Area A)

celebrating its 25th anniversary. Its

This years event is set to cover an

or removing properties from the

popularity as a marketplace for the

exhibition area of more than 100,000sq

prestigious list as appropriate..

region's visitor attraction industry

m, with 3,000 booths and more

means that it brings in some of the

than 500 exhibitors. AAA – which as

Tel: +33 (0)1 45 68 11 04 whc.unesco.org

biggest names across the US, Europe,

integrated with the CIAE & TPAE shows

Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

– has become the largest event of

21-24 SEPTEMBER 2019

Tel: +971 4 3435777 Contact: lilia@iecdubai.com www.dealmiddleeastshow.com

games, amusement, theme parks and market, as China is poised to surpass

ASTC 2019 Annual Conference Ontario Science Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada

DEAL is the region's largest trade show for the theme park and amusement

attractions in Asia. It is an exciting

aims to regularly examine the state of conservation of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List, adding

the US and become the largest theme

The ASTC Annual Conference provides

26-28 MARCH 2019

park market in 2020. As a result, In

an opportunity to display products and

Amusement Expo International Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall 1, Nevada, US

2019, AAA is expecting to double the

services to the largest gathering of

turnout of international exhibitors.

science museum professionals from

Tel: +86-20-22106418 Contact: grand.ti@grahw.com www.aaaexpos.com

across the globe. Nearly 2,000 attendees

The three-day Amusement Expo International, targeting the amusement

from science centres, museums, nature centres, aquariums, planetariums, and natural history museums will

and FEC sectors, will consist of a one-day conference and educational schedule

30 JUN - 10 JUL 2019

take part. They come to network,

– covering a number of topical issues

UNESCO World Heritage Committee session Baku, Azerbaijan

attend more than 100 sessions, and

– followed by a two-day exhibition.

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LEGOLAND DisCOvErY CENTEr ATLANTA

shift Manager

Guest Experience Manager

Manage a team of fun driven and enthusiastic magic and memorable experience makers. We are now looking for an exceptional Duty Manager to oversee the smooth and safe running of the retail aspects of the attraction on a daily basis. The Duty Manager will lead the Operational teams in their goal of delivering unique, memorable and rewarding experiences to all our guests.

Manage a team of fun driven and enthusiastic magic and memorable experience makers. The Guest Experience Manager will be the first point of contact for all guest issues.

To Apply: http://lei.sr/g9d0z LEGOLAND Discovery Center is just like jumping into a giant box of LEGO® bricks with an abundance of all things LEGO-tastic! With two exciting LEGO rides, MINILAND featuring the iconic landmarks of the USA, a 4D cinema complete with three films, themed LEGO play and building zones, there are simply more LEGO bricks under one roof than you could ever imagine. Build yourself a better career at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta! Do you have the Magic in you to create memorable experiences all for the love of fun? Do you wish to cast a spell of laughter and enjoyment to the people around you? Want to join a team that creates smiles and memories globally on a daily basis. Then you have the magic to be Team Merlin at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta! About You Minimum of 2-3 years of service industry experience with 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a visitor attraction, theme park, museum, hotel or theater environment; or equivalent combination of experience and education. High School Diploma or GED required. College degree preferred.

They will help to lead the Operational and Commercial Teams in their goal of delivering unique, memorable and rewarding experiences to all our guests.

To Apply: http://lei.sr/i3i6T About The Benefits In return you will find a competitive salary and benefits package (including a medical, vision, dental, life insurance and 401(k) matching plan offering), share program opportunities, and benefit from free entry to all of our Merlin attractions which also extend to family and friends. In addition, you can expect continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization. Merlin Entertainments, plc Merlin Entertainments is a business built on fun. We are the world's secondlargest visitor attraction operator. We operate over 100 attractions, eight hotels and three holiday villages in 22 countries across four continents and we run some of the best known names in global leisure. These include the likes of SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, the Dungeons, the Eye brand, and LEGOLAND. Whether you are serving delicious food, working in the office, maintaining the attractions, entertaining guest or operating rides, the objective is to provide a truly memorable experience and a great day out for all members of the family. We know this is a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it…click here to see us in action!

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Silverstone has been synonymous with motor racing since the mid-20th century. It is now one of the most famous sporting venues in the world. The Silverstone Experience will tell the ‘whole’ Silverstone story. Through the creation of The Silverstone Experience as a centre of focus and understanding, the heritage of Silverstone can reach a far wider audience than before and ultimately cement its position as the centre for British motor sport heritage. The project will open in the spring of 2019 and the vision is to bring the extensive heritage of Silverstone and British motor racing to life through the creation of a dynamic, interactive and educational visitor experience.

Retail Manager

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A BRAND NEW VISITOR ATTRACTION

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Retail shop operation at The Silverstone Experience. Salary: c £30,000 per annum You will lead The Silverstone Experience Retail shop operation as well as being part of our Duty Management Team. You will ensure that our shop is commercially successful and exceeds our visitors’ expectations by managing a small team of retail staff.

For full job description, person specification and to apply: http://lei.sr/Q9B5T This is a fantastic time to join us and be part of the exciting journey through the past, present and future of Silverstone and British motor racing. You must have a minimum of two years relevant experience in a high profile, high quality retail or attractions operation and it is essential that you have a GCSE English and Maths – Grade C or above. A degree level qualification in a related discipline is desirable but not vital. 27

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Giant Opportunities Gulliver’s have enjoyed more than 40 years of delivering great value family fun; with resorts in Warrington, Matlock Bath, Milton Keynes and a brand new resort opening at Rother Valley in 2020. Our resorts include Theme Parks, Splash Zones, Blast Arenas, High Ropes experiences, Dinosaur and Farm Park, plus award winning Short Breaks in themed hotels, lodges and camping. We’re looking for ambitious, high energy, hard working individuals who want to share in our exciting future!

Trainee Manager Programme With a hands-on approach and excellent communication skills, you’ll be used to organising and dealing with customers, be innovative with your ideas and have an infectious enthusiasm that engages and inspires those around you. The Trainee Manager programme will be structured over a 12 month period starting in May 2019 and will include:

- A number of placements across different areas of the business. - First class training programme to develop skills and knowledge. - Senior level mentoring from within the -

business and access to external development coaches and experts. Ownership of bespoke projects which will challenge skills and develop learning.

Trainee Manager candidates MUST send a covering letter with their application. Closing Date: 29th March 2019.

Theme Park Roles Discover a large number of seasonal roles ideal for all, from students to retirees. We make sure that team members are given the chance to really develop and progress within the company. With such a diversity of areas and attractions here at Gulliver’s, we have all kinds of roles available, including:

Ride Operatives Entertainers Catering & Retail Park Care & Maintenance Blast Arena Warriors Splash Marshals To apply, please email your CV and details to the careers email below.

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Das Heide Park Resort ist Norddeutschlands größtes Freizeitpark-und KurzreiseAbenteuer mit mehr als 40 Attraktionen und Shows. Das Heide Park Resort ist Teil der britischen Merlin Entertainments plc, Europas größtem Anbieter von Freizeitattraktionen.

If you feel like entering this exciting adventure world and putting smiles on the faces of our guests, then apply now!

Wenn Du Lust hast, in diese spannende Abenteuerwelt einzutreten und ein Lächeln auf die Gesichter unserer Gäste zu zaubern, dann bewirb Dich jetzt!

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What can you inspire us with?

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Completed studies in economics with a focus on human resources or a comparable commercial education Experience in recruiting Knowledge of employment and industrial constitution law

What awaits you:

As an employee of Heide Park Resort, you will experience an extraordinary, unusual everyday work environment with opportunities for personal development as well as flexible working time models. Team spirit and creativity are part of our corporate culture. In addition, numerous employee benefits await you at Heide Park Resort and other Merlin Attractions.

Have we sparked your interest?

Then do not wait any longer and send us your complete application documents stating your salary requirement.

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The Heide Park Resort is Northern Germany’s largest theme park and day out adventure with more than 40 Attractions and shows. Heide Park Resort is part of the British Merlin Entertainments plc, Europe’s largest provider of leisure attractions.

Was erwartet Dich:

Als MitarbeiterIn im Heide Park Resort erlebst du ein außergewöhnliches, nicht alltäglich es Arbeitsumfeld mit Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen Entwicklung sowie flexiblen Arbeitszeitmodellen Teamgeist und Kreativität sind Teil unserer Unternehmenskultur. Zudem erwarten dich zahlreiche MitarbeiterVergünstigungen im Heide Park Resort und anderen Merlin Attraktionen.

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Visitor Centre Manager (£25,000 to £27,350 per annum, dependent upon experience) This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the management of the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows, creating an engaging and welcoming hub for visitors to the Park. The right candidate will be enthusiastic and able to deliver high standards of customer care. They will be responsible for leading on the retail operation relating to Nene Park Services and the retail areas located in the Visitor Centre and the Trust’s Water Sports and Activities Centre, Nene Outdoors, promoting local producers and products produced from within Nene Park. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5PM MONDAY 1ST APRIL

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Human Resource Manager Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum Company: Eureka Location: Halifax, UK

Attraction Managers

Salary: £39,966 - £46,960 Company: Welsh Water Locations: Conwy, Powys, Pontypool, UK

Visitor Experience Manager Salary: £32,392 - £37,027 Company: Welsh Water Locations: Conwy, Powys, Torfaen, UK

Catering Manager Salary: £23,700 - £27,000 Company: Welsh Water Location: Conwy, UK

Visitor Services Manager Salary: Competitive Company: Yorkshire Wildlife Park Location: Branton, Doncaster, UK

Theme Park Trainee Managers Salary: Competitive salary and benefits Company: Gulliver's Theme Park Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom

Seasonal opportunities

Salary: Competitive Company: Gulliver's Theme Park Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom

HR Generalist (m/w) Salary: Competitive Company: Heide Park Resort Location: Soltau, Germany

Guest Experience Manager Salary: Competitive Company: Madame Tussauds Location: Orlando, FL, USA

Visitor Centre Manager Salary: £25,000 to £27,350 per annum Company: Nene Park Location: Peterborough, UK

Assistant Director Visitor and Site Operations Salary: Circa £42,000 per annum Company: Eureka Location: Halifax, UK

Water Park Coordinator Salary: Competitive Company: Legoland Location: Carlsbad, California, USA

Aquarist Salary: Competitive Company: Sea Life Location: Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

Facilities Technician Salary: Competitive Company: Legoland Discovery Centre Location: Kansas City, MO, USA

Executive Administrative Assistant Salary: Competitive Company: Merlin Entertainments Group Location: Goshen, New York, USA

Shift Manager

LEGO Technical Designer

Events & Education Team Leader

Sales Coordinator

Salary: Competitive Company: Legoland Discovery Centre Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

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Facilities Manager

Guest Experience Manager

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